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Keeping in touch with friends at home when you are at University.

Keeping in touch with friends at home when you are at University.

Posted on 14 February 2021 by Jess

I have found keeping in touch with my friends at home, while I am at University to be important for my mental wellbeing, particularly during the global pandemic. It also […]

Dysgu ar Sail Achosion (Case-Based Learning): Beth mae o wir yn ei olygu?

Dysgu ar Sail Achosion (Case-Based Learning): Beth mae o wir yn ei olygu?

Posted on 28 January 2021 by Shôn

Mae dysgu ar sail achosion (DSA) a dysgu ar sail problemau (yn Saesneg, case-based learning a problem-based learning) yn dominyddu dulliau dysgu addysg feddygol modern. Erbyn hyn, ychydig o ysgolion […]

Reflection on my budgeting skills throughout university and advice I would give to students

Reflection on my budgeting skills throughout university and advice I would give to students

Posted on 4 December 2020 by Jess

Budgeting is a key part of student life. I believe budget skills are important to learn about as a student and you’ll then be able to take these skills forward […]

Dealing with Burnout

Dealing with Burnout

Posted on 17 November 2020 by Rowenna

It’s almost half way through the first term and, even without Covid rampaging and confusing everything, many students would be experiencing a certain level of burnout by now. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common in […]

Things to do in your free time at home at university

Things to do in your free time at home at university

Posted on 24 October 2020 by Jess

With COVID restrictions, there is a lot of time spent at home or in your term time accommodation. Here are some ideas of things you could get up to in […]

Study space ideas

Study space ideas

Posted on 24 October 2020 by Jess

I thought I would write about study space ideas, because especially during this time when most lectures are virtual, I find it important to have a study space I feel […]

Tips on how to be prepared when moving into university

Tips on how to be prepared when moving into university

Posted on 24 October 2020 by Jess

When moving to university, there are lots of things to remember and the last thing you want is to leave everything to the last minute and forget something. This blog […]

Making the Jump from First Year to Second Year

Making the Jump from First Year to Second Year

Posted on 1 October 2020 by Ellie

Making that often anxiously anticipated jump from a fresher to a second year is a fairly big moment in any student’s life. However, despite it being the first time that […]

An Insight into Quench

An Insight into Quench

Posted on 6 August 2020 by Rowenna

Quench is an award-winning student-based magazine, offering a comprehensive guide to Cardiff life and culture. Founded in 2007, Quench has collected six awards for best student magazine over the years […]

What to Look for when Choosing a Student House

What to Look for when Choosing a Student House

Posted on 26 June 2020 by Henry

Living in a student house a rite of passage that many people look forward to. A sign of independence, responsibility and an insight into adult life, for many students, university […]